Constructed in 1906, the house is an example of an ornamental concrete block residence. Its Queen Anne detailing is an unusual expression for concrete block construction and for Costilla County.
With its pressed tin siding, cornice treatment and window trim intact, the building is an excellent surviving example of the late 19th century vernacular commercial design once commonly found in small towns.
In a community consisting primarily of modest frame houses, the Robinson House remains as one of Louisville’s largest and most elaborate historic residences.